Tough TG-4 Support Topics
How do I set the Anti-Shock function?
What is Anti-Shock?
To prevent camera shake caused by the small vibrations that occur during shutter operation, Anti-Shock shooting is performed using an electronic front-curtain shutter.
When Anti-Shock is enabled, the shutter is released a while after the shutter button is pressed all the way down.
The interval between the shutter button is pressed and the shutter is released can be set from 0 second to 30 seconds. (Default setting is 0 second)
Please see the following procedure for how to enable Anti-Shock and how to set its interval:
How to enable Anti-Shock function
Select one of the items marked (Single shooting, sequential shooting, self-timer or custom self-timer) on the Super control panel or Live Control.
How to set the interval of Anti-Shock
The following procedure explains how to change the interval from the default 0 second to 1/4 seconds.
- Press the [MENU] button. In (Shooting Menu 2), select Anti-Shock[
] / Silent [♥] and press the [OK] button.
- Select Anti-Shock[
] and press the arrow pad Right button.
- Select [
]0sec and press the arrow pad Right button.
- Select [
]1/4sec and press the [OK] button.
- Make sure the interval of Anti-Shock is changed.
How many pictures can be taken sequentially per second?
While the shutter button is fully depressed, you can shoot approximately 8.5 frames per second (max.).
Mode | Image Quality | Sequential Shooting Speed | Recordable Pictures on Sequential Shooting |
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Sequential Shooting H | RAW | Approx. 8.5 frames per second (when image stabilization is OFF) | Approx. 22 frames *2 |
Sequential Shooting L | Approx. 4.3 frames per second (when image stabilization is OFF) *1 | Up to card capacity *3 | |
Sequential Shooting H | JPEG | Approx. 8.5 frames per second (when image stabilization is OFF) | Approx. 36 frames *2 |
Sequential Shooting L | Approx. 4.3 frames per second (when image stabilization is OFF) *1 | Up to card capacity *3 |
- *1 In S-AF or MF mode (Approx. 4.0 frames per second in C-AF mode)
- *2 In sequential shooting H mode, 8.5 frames per second
- *3 In sequential shooting L mode, 4 frames per second
- * When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ lens
- * When using the Toshiba SDHC UHS-II R260·W240 EXCERIA™ PRO card
- * Based on Olympus testing
- Sequential shooting speed may differ according to the shooting condition; for example, the lens you use or its zoom position.
- When shooting in sequential shooting H mode, focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame.
While shooting in this mode, the last picture taken is displayed briefly after the shutter button is pressed. - When shooting in sequential shooting L mode, focus and exposure is fixed based on the AF mode and AEL / AFL mode.
While shooting in this mode, the pictures taken are not displayed. You can playback the pictures after shooting. - When the battery check icon blinks because of low battery power, the camera stops the shooting and starts to store the pictures.
Depending on the amount of power remaining in the battery, the camera may not be able to store all pictures.
Does the flash automatically pop up when shooting in low light conditions?
No, the flash will not automatically pop up.
To use the flash unit, rotate the ON / OFF lever to UP.
How far can I adjust the angle of the LCD monitor?
The LCD monitor can be moved up and down.
You can tilt up the monitor to about 85-degree angle and tilt down to about 45-degree angle.
Can I attach the camera grip ECG-3 to other OM-D cameras?
The ECG-3 is a dedicated camera grip for E-M10 Mark II.
You cannot attach the camera grip to other Olympus OM-D series digital SLR cameras.
How many shots can be taken in time lapse photography and how long can I set its shooting interval?
Question :
How many shots can be taken in time lapse photography and how long can I set its shooting interval?
Answer:
You can shoot up to 999 shots in time lapse photography and you can set its shooting interval between 1 second and 24 hours.
The following procedure explains how to set and shoot time lapse photography.
How to set time lapse photography
Time lapse function is selectable when using the P, A, S or M shooting mode.
Press the [MENU] button. In Shooting Menu 1, select and press the [OK] button. In Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse, select On and press the arrow pad Right button. Set the number of frames and interval to a desired value and press the [OK] button to complete the setting.
Number of Frames
Sets the number of frames of time lapse photography. You can choose between 1 and 999 shots.
Start Waiting Time
Sets the time from pressing the shutter button until the first picture is taken. You can choose between 1 second and 24 hours.
Interval Length
Sets the shooting interval after the shooting starts. You can choose between 1 second and 24 hours.
Time Lapse Movie
The sequence of time lapse photography can be converted to a movie.
Off: Records each frame as a still picture.
On: Records each frame as a still picture and generates a time lapse movie.
Movie Settings
You can choose the Movie Resolution (4K, Full HD, HD) and Frame Rate* (30fps, 15fps, 10fps, 5fps).
- * In 4K, the frame rate is fixed to 5fps.
- * In FullHD, you can choose the frame rate from 15fps, 10fps and 5fps.
How to take time lapse photography
When you set the time lapse photography to On, the icon for time lapse photography is displayed on the monitor. The number on the icon indicates the number of shots you can take.
Press the shutter button to start the time lapse photography.
- After autofocus, the camera starts shooting even if the image is not in focus. If you want to fix the focus position, shoot in MF mode.
- Rec View operates for 0.5 seconds.
- If the Start Waiting Time or Interval Length is set to 1 minutes 31 seconds or longer, the monitor and camera power turns off after 1 minute.
10 seconds before the setting time, the power automatically turns on again.
While the monitor is off, you can also turn the power on by pressing the shutter button. - When the time lapse shooting is finished, time lapse photography is set to Off.
- Time lapse photography is available only in P, A, S and M mode.
- When the AF mode is set to C-AF or C-AF+TR, the setting automatically changes to S-AF.
- Touch operation is disabled during time lapse photography.
- Time lapse photography cannot be used with HDR photography.
- Time lapse photography cannot be used simultaneously with Bulb, Time, Composite Shooting, Bracketing and Multiple Exposure.
- The flash will not work when the flash charging time is longer than the shooting interval.
- If the camera automatically turns off during time lapse photography, it turns on in time before the next shot.
- If any of the still pictures are not recorded correctly, the time lapse movie will not be generated.
- If there is not enough space on the card, time lapse movie is not recorded.
- Time lapse photography is cancelled if any of the following function is operated:
Mode dial, MENU button, button, lens release button or connecting the USB cable. - Time lapse photography is cancelled if you turn off the camera.
- The shooting stops if there is not enough power left on the battery. Make sure your camera's battery is fully charged.
- Depending on the computer system, you may not be able to view 4K time lapse movies (.avi) on your computer.
- The compatible software for viewing 4K time lapse movie is OLYMPUS Viewer 3 (1.5 or later version).
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?
You can find the manual online. You can either read it online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
See the following Web page to find the available manuals:
What software can I use to view 4K time-lapse movies on my computer?
For viewing 4K time-lapse movies on your computer, use the OLYMPUS Viewer 3 software (version 1.5 or later).
- Time-lapse movies can be enabled in the interval shooting menu.
- Depending on the computer system, you may not be able to view 4K time lapse movies (.avi) on your computer.
How do I set the Digital Tele-converter function to the function button?
You can use the Digital Tele-converter function by assigning to the function button [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3] or movie [] button.
The following procedure explains how to enable the Digital Tele-converter function in the E-M10 Mark II.
Assigning the Digital Tele-converter to the [Fn1] function button:
- In (Custom Menu), select (Button/Dial) and press the [OK] button.
- Select Button Function and press the [OK] button.
- Select Function and press the arrow pad Right button.
- Select Digital Tele-converter using the arrow pad Up and Down button and press the [OK] button.
- Make sure that the Function is set to " width="26" /> (Digital Tele-converter).
- When you press the
button in shooting mode, the image on the monitor will be enlarged by 2x.
The image will be recorded as it is displayed on the monitor.
To cancel the zoom view on the monitor, press the button again.
The Digital Tele-converter function can also be set to On / Off in Shooting Menu 1.
- Digital Tele-converter is not available in PHOTO STORY, Multiple Exposure and when 3D photo, Panorama, Fisheye Effect, Wide Angle and Macro is selected in SCN mode.
- In movie mode, the function is not available when Movie Effect is On.
- When a RAW photo is displayed in playback, the area that you displayed on the monitor using Digital Tele-converter is indicated by a frame.
- While using the Digital Tele-converter, the number of AF targets decreases.
What kinds of in-camera editing functions are available for this camera?
RAW Data Edit
The RAW image is edited and saved as a JPEG image. (RAW processing)
Function | Operation |
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Current | The image is processed using the current camera settings. Adjust the camera settings before choosing this option. |
Custom 1 | Editing can be performed while changing the settings on the monitor. You can save the settings used. |
Custom 2 | |
ART BKT | The image is edited using settings for the selected art filter. |
The JPEG image is edited and saved as a new JPEG image.
Function | Operation |
---|---|
Shadow Adj | Brightens a dark backlit subject. |
Redeye Fix | Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. |
|
Use the front dial or rear dial to choose the size of the crop and use the arrow pad button to specify the crop position. |
Aspect | Changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 (standard) to 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 or 3:4. After changing the aspect ratio, use the arrow pad button to specify the trimming position. |
Black & White | Creates black and white images. |
Sepia | Creates sepia-toned images. |
Saturation | Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen. |
|
Converts the image file size to 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 or 320 x 240. Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to the closest image file size. |
e-Portrait | Makes skin look smooth. The editing may not be possible depending on the images, for example, if face detection fails. |
- Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image.
- When resizing an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was originally recorded.
- (Trimming) and Aspect can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).
- When Picture Mode is set to ART, Color Space is locked to sRGB.
- 3D photos or movies and temporarily saved files for PHOTO STORY cannot be edited.
- Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases:
when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera